The Cross-Strait Chen Ancestral Source Seminar and Ancestor Worship Ceremony Literary and Art Street Stepping Activity was successfully held in Lianjiang, Fujian
Author: Chief Reporter Chen Xingfen
Wenzhou, November 28, 2023 (Chief Reporter Chen Xingfen) From November 26 to 27, the Cross-Strait Chen Ancestral Origin Seminar and Ancestor Worship Ceremony Literary and Art Street Stepping Activity was successfully held in Lianjiang, Fujian Province, with more than 2,000 Chen clan relatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and local people participating in the event.
On the afternoon of the 26th, the Chen ancestral origin seminar was held in the Lianjiang County Assembly Hall, representatives from the Chen ancestral land, representatives of the Chen clan in Taiwan, representatives of Chen cultural groups inside and outside Fujian Province, and representatives of Lianjiang County, a total of more than 400 people participated. The purpose of this seminar on the ancestral origin of surnames on both sides of the Taiwan Strait is to deepen the friendship between clans on both sides of the strait, consolidate the emotional foundation between clans on both sides of the strait, and enable clans on both sides of the strait to take this event as an opportunity to enhance the sense of identity of the two sides of the strait with the same roots, and constantly promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, so that the feelings of compatriots on both sides of the strait will be closer and deeper.
In the evening, cultural exchanges and theatrical performances were held in the conference hall of the Chen Ancestral Hall in Lianjiang, and everyone enjoyed the cross-strait characteristic cultural performances, songs, dances, instrumental ensembles, saxophone ensembles, etc., and the wonderful programs won the applause of the audience. In the laughter, calligraphy works such as "Love on Both Sides of the Strait" and "Glory of Zude" created by calligraphers and painters, and the Chen clan relatives on both sides of the strait presented calligraphy and painting works to each other, and the scene was touching. During the visit, everyone talked freely about the friendship between clan relatives and compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and the atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the party site received by Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Yueqing City, Weng Yang Street, Houqiao Village, China's famous "openwork woodcarving Ruyi" artist, "wood through the air carving process" national invention patent holder, founder Chen Zhulin carved the "Chen's Wealth Ruyi" craft work, made of hollow carving, handmade, the world's only wood carving art treasures. Ruyi has profound traditional cultural connotation and symbolic meaning, and is also a mascot that entrusts people's auspicious blessings and good wishes, and also plays multiple roles such as commerce, art and international exchanges, which plays an important role in inheriting and promoting Chinese culture, meeting people's emotional and aesthetic needs, and has a large energy magnetic field. Worship the birthday of the ancestor Hu Gong, bless all our descendants, peace, wealth, and all the best.
At 7:30 a.m. on the 27th, in a solemn atmosphere, the ancestor worship ceremony was held in the general ancestral hall of Lianjiang Chen Ancestral Hall, following the traditional etiquette, and the sacrificial ceremonies such as "offering sacrifices, offering flower baskets, and praying for blessings" were carried out in turn, which not only expressed the admiration and gratitude to the ancestors of the Chen people, but also inherited the unique charm of the Chen culture. The Chen ancestral hall scene is crowded with clansmen, participating in the ancestor worship ceremony of the Chen clan in Fujian Province, as well as Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Guizhou, Anhui, Hunan, Taiwan's clansmen, everyone gathered together, laughter, ancestor memorable, lively, unprecedented!The Chen family is close, and the Chen family in Fujian and Taiwan is close to each other. Chen is the number one surname in Fujian and the number one surname in Taiwan. The Chen family of Fujian and Taiwan has the same ancestor and is connected by blood. The Chen family of Lianjiang County, Fujian Province is also the first surname in the county, and the Chen family of Lianjiang has a deep relationship with Taiwan and a special relationship. They played an important role in the event and jointly contributed to the inheritance and promotion of the Chen family culture.
At 9 o'clock in the morning, more than 2,000 people from both sides of the strait Chen clan representatives and local people stepped on the street, starting from the Chen ancestral hall, passing through Lianhe West Road, Wenshan Road, Lianhe East Road and other road sections, the street team was all interested, they lined up in a long line, walking mightily on Lianjiang Street, where they went, the colorful flags fluttered, the gongs and drums were noisy, so lively, along the way, blowing and blowing, dragon and lion dance, waist drum team, Yangge team, copper drum team, Military bands and others paraded along the streets in turn, pushing the parade to a climax and attracting many people to stop. Through this activity, we will further inherit the traditional virtue of "respecting ancestors and ancestors", pray for national prosperity and national rejuvenation, promote the development and growth of Lianjiang's economic and cultural undertakings, seek cross-strait integration and development, and work together for the great cause of the peaceful reunification of the motherland and the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.